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The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968

Section 42

In force Act 17 of 1968 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 1968

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Section 42 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968. Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases - In prosecutions under section 34, [section 37 and section 37-A] it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the accused person has committed the offence punishable under that section in respect of- (a) any intoxicant;

Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases - In prosecutions under section 34, 3[section 37 and section 37-A] it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the accused person has committed the offence punishable under that section in respect of- (a) any intoxicant; or odě (b) any still, utensil, implement or apparatus whatsoever in the manufacture of any intoxicant other than toddy; or (c) any materials which have undergone any process towards the manufacture of an intoxicant or from which an intoxicant has been manufactured; for the possession of which he is unable to account satisfactorily.

Section 42, The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968 (Act 17 of 1968).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 3
  2. s. 37

Questions about Section 42

How do I find court cases under Section 42 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Excise Act 42, section 42 Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, section 42 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 42 of the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3, section 37, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Excise Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Excise Act was enacted in 1968 as Act 17 of 1968. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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